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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX5

Portability
90
Imaging
40
Features
46
Overall
42
Samsung WB350F front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5 front
Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
29
Overall
32

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX5 Key Specs

Samsung WB350F
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 23-483mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 276g - 114 x 65 x 25mm
  • Launched January 2014
Sony WX5
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.8" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.4-5.9) lens
  • 146g - 92 x 52 x 22mm
  • Announced July 2010
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX5 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX5, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Samsung and Sony. There exists a large gap between the resolutions of the WB350F (16MP) and WX5 (12MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The WB350F was brought out 3 years later than the WX5 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the WB350F scores against the WX5 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Samsung WB350F over the Sony WX5

 WB350F WX5 
AnnouncedJanuary 2014July 2010Fresher by 43 months
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen size3"2.8"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony WX5 over the Samsung WB350F

 WX5 WB350F 
Screen resolution461k460kCrisper screen (+1k dot)

Common features in the Samsung WB350F and Sony WX5

 WB350F WX5 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX5 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Samsung WB350F has external measurements of 114mm x 65mm x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") with a weight of 276 grams (0.61 lbs) and the Sony WX5 has measurements of 92mm x 52mm x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 146 grams (0.32 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the WB350F versus the WX5.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX5 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the WB350F and WX5 is 90 and 95 respectively.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX5 top view buttons comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX5 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is tough to see the gap between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The graphic underneath might offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the WB350F and WX5.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You can count on the Samsung WB350F to offer extra detail having its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern WB350F is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX5 sensor size comparison

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX5 Screen and ViewFinder

Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Samsung WB350F Portrait photography factors
Sony WX5 Portrait photography factors
40
has manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
21
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Samsung WB350F Street photography details
Sony WX5 Street photography details
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (276 grams)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Samsung WB350F Sports photography advice
Sony WX5 Sports photography advice
50
long zoom range (23-483mm 21.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
34
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with tracking focus
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Travel photography camera
Sony WX5 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (276g)
megapixel count good (16MP)
has built in flash
fairly wide (23mm)
great zoom (483mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
58
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse recording
low megapixels (12MP)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
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Landscape Comparison

Samsung WB350F Landscape photography features
Sony WX5 Landscape photography features
50
has manual focus
fairly wide (23mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
relatively wide (24mm)
nice screen size (2.8")
has image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
manual exposure not available
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Samsung WB350F as a Vlogging camera
Sony WX5 as a Vlogging camera
34
fairly wide (23mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (276 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not offer selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone socket
32
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
sluggish max aperture (f2.4)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
lack of microphone support
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Samsung WB350F vs Sony WX5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Samsung WB350F and Sony WX5
 Samsung WB350FSony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
General Information
Make Samsung Sony
Model type Samsung WB350F Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX5
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2014-01-07 2010-07-08
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 12MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 125
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 23-483mm (21.0x) 24-120mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/2.4-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3" 2.8"
Resolution of display 460k dots 461k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 16 seconds 2 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 10.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance - 5.10 m
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 1920 x 1080 (50 fps), 1440 x 1080 (50, 25fps), 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format - AVCHD
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 276 gr (0.61 pounds) 146 gr (0.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 114 x 65 x 25mm (4.5" x 2.6" x 1.0") 92 x 52 x 22mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID SLB-10A NP-BN1
Self timer - Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage MicroSD, MicroSDHC, MicroSDXC SD/ SDHC/ SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail price $260 $250